Hey friends! I’m back and kicking off a new episode—and a new tradition—by giving you a peek into what’s happening in my world before we dive into today’s guest convo.

Right now, I’m fresh off an epic trip to Brazil! I spent time in the Pantanal region (which honestly, I hadn’t even heard of before I went), and it felt like being on a South American safari. Think: jaguars, capybaras, Brazilian cowboys, and way too many mosquitoes. I got eaten alive, but it was still 1000% worth it.

Now I’m home in Wisconsin, soaking up the gorgeous May weather (yes, this is why we live here). But I’m not home for long, I’m heading to New York this week for WITS (Women in Travel Summit), and later this month I’ll be in Denver for Adventure Elevate. I’m excited to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and feel reinspired. After that? It’s off to Greece for sailing season!

Now, today’s guest. I’m so thrilled to welcome Angela Gentile to the show. She’s a speaker, storyteller, educator, podcast host of Empowered Millennials, and founder of the Single Child-Free Community. Angela’s all about helping single and child-free people feel empowered, not shamed, for choosing to live life on their own terms.

I first discovered Angela when I was searching for child-free podcasts (shoutout to the algorithm for doing its thing). I knew immediately we had to connect. She said yes to my cold email, we vibed instantly on her show, and now—we’re about to meet IRL on my Cuba trip this winter. Even better? We’re also co-hosting a group trip to Morocco for other badass single, child-free women.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Brazil surprised me (and why you should go)
• What it’s like to be chased by a hippo
• Angela’s journey to choosing a child-free life and never looking back
• The story behind her viral TikTok and accidental global community
• The freedom of solo travel—and the emotional labor of doing life on one income
• Why being single and child-free doesn’t mean lonely or less-than—it can actually mean limitless

Angela brings so much fire and honesty to this conversation. Whether you’re child-free by choice, curious about it, or just want to hear two women talk about living life unapologetically-you’re gonna love this one.

More on Angela:

Angela Gentile is a speaker, educator, podcast host, and community builder known for her bold voice and unwavering commitment to helping single and child-free people feel seen, supported, and empowered. As the host of Empowered Millennials and founder of the Single Child-Free Community, Angela creates transformative spaces for those living life outside traditional norms.

With humor, heart, and no-nonsense honesty, Angela challenges societal “shoulds” and champions authenticity—especially for women carving their own path. Whether she’s speaking on stage, going viral on TikTok, or organizing global meetups, she’s on a mission to make sure no one feels like they have to explain their life choices ever again.

Angela lives in Boston, loves a strong aisle seat, and will absolutely talk your ear off about her husky, travel mishaps, and the freedom that comes with choosing yourself.

Upcoming Trips Mentioned:

[Cuba: Dec–Jan] – Angela’s coming too!

[Morocco: Spring] – Hosted by me + Angela for single child-free women

Links & Resources (Angela)

• Learn more about Angela: theangelagentile.com
• Follow Angela on IG: @theangelagentile

Links & Resources (Laura)

• Follow my personal IG: